Best Apple Fritters

Perfect for a cold or snowy day as a treat.  For Carol... or Eiley... or whoever :)

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp of white sugar
• 1 Tbsp of cinnamon
• 2 tsp of baking powder
• 2/3 cup of milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3 cups of grated Granny Smith apples
• 2 cups of confectionary sugar
• 1/4 cup of cream/milk
• 1 tsp of vanilla
• 1 Tbsp of butter

Steps:

1. Mix together well flour, sugar, cinnamon and baking powder in a large bowl.
2. Add milk and beaten eggs and mix slightly.  Add apples and mix well, let stand 5 minutes.
3. Drop large spoonfuls into 350 F oil and fry 3 minutes for 1st side, 2 minutes for second side.
4. Place on paper towels for 5 minutes to dry.
5. In a pot on the stove, add sugar, cream, vanilla and butter.  Warm on medium low and stir often until it forms a thin glaze.
6. When fritters are cool, dip each in glaze.